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4. Top Trump admin. officials address Rededicate 250 on National Mall

Several Trump administration officials spoke Sunday at Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The event is one of several planned by the Trump administration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

In a video message delivered to the crowd, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reflected on the difficulties faced by American troops led by Gen. George Washington during the early days of the American Revolution.

“George Washington did not lose faith,” Hegseth said. “We know the painting of him at Valley Forge. One hangs in my office. Kneeling in the deep snow, his hat and sword nearby, Washington bows his head. Amid all the bleak nights, the loss and despair, the lack of proper support, George Washington performed a profound act. He prayed.”

Hegseth called on the crowd to follow in Washington’s footsteps and “pray for our nation on bended knee.”

Rubio also delivered remarks via a video message, outlining how Rededicate 250 took place on the 250th anniversary of a national day of fasting and prayer held just months before the Declaration of Independence was signed.

“The resolution of the Continental Congress called on the 13 colonies to humble themselves in preparation for the coming war with true penitence of heart and the most reverent devotion publicly to acknowledge the overruling providence of God,” Rubio noted.

Rubio shared additional examples of faith’s role in American history, including how westward expansion led to calls to “spread the Gospel in the wilderness” and how the first message Samuel Morse sent in Morse code was a passage from the Book of Numbers.